3.2.3 Mangement And Leadership Flashcards
What is leadership
A relationship through which one person influences the behaviour or actions of other people
What is management
Planning, organising, directing and controlling all or part of a business
What is a co-ordinate
The management task of ensuring that staff carrying out different parts of a project are all working at the same time and quality
What is a subordinates
Those working for a manager and therefore under his/ her command
What is traditional leadership
Decision making
Command and control
What is modern leadership
Shaping core values and culture
Building effective teams
Inspiring others
Creating a vison
What are the factors affecting leadership style
Personal values
Managers experience
Confidence in subordinates
Feelings of security
Nature of problems
Type of organisation
Effectiveness of teams and groups
Pressure
Why is changing organised structure important in business
Flatter + greater delegation
Teamwork + focus on quality assurance
Coaching, support and empowerment
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Why is rapid change important in business leadership
Change is becoming a constant feature of business life
Soft skills of leadership and management increasingly important
What is a strategy
Long term
What is a tactic
Short-term
What are leader quality’s
Inspire people
Build relationships
Take risks
Have followers
What are managers qualities
Enact the plan
Use their authority
Manage risks
Have subordinates
What is a leadership style
Way that functions of leadership are carried out, the way that a leader behaves
Why is modern business leadership moving away from theory x styles
Changes in society values
Better educated work force
Soft HR focus
Changing workplace organisation
Greater workplace legislation
Pressure for greater employee involvement
